placenta previa and sex

Ok at my drs appt on Monday, I had a 4d ultrasound and got some amazing pics of our little boy! The dr causally mentioned placenta previa and didn't go into discussion about it. I said "oh no, does that mean I will have to have a c-section" and he replied "no, just means they weren't able to get a great pic of baby during ultrasound". Didn't think much about it, but when i got home and googled it, I found that some sites said shouldn't have sex with placenta previa. So, now I'm freaking out--should I call my dr and ask? He didn't like it was a big deal and didn't mentioned not doing it.

Ok at my drs appt on Monday, I had a 4d ultrasound and got some amazing pics of our little boy! The dr causally mentioned placenta previa and didn't go into discussion about it. I said "oh no, does that mean I will have to have a c-section" and he replied "no, just means they weren't able to get a great pic of baby during ultrasound". Didn't think much about it, but when i got home and googled it, I found that some sites said shouldn't have sex with placenta previa. So, now I'm freaking out--should I call my dr and ask? He didn't like it was a big deal and didn't mentioned not doing it.

I was just dx with a partial placenta previa 2 weeks ago. However, I was diagnosed b/c I was bleeding and was in the hospital for a week. I'm on bed rest and pelvic rest now. From my understanding, everyone is different. If you don't bleed they may not put you on pelvic rest, but I would definitely check with your doctor b/f you do have sex just to be safe.

I was just dx with a partial placenta previa 2 weeks ago. However, I was diagnosed b/c I was bleeding and was in the hospital for a week. I'm on bed rest and pelvic rest now. From my understanding, everyone is different. If you don't bleed they may not put you on pelvic rest, but I would definitely check with your doctor b/f you do have sex just to be safe.

That is really weird because I have placenta previa and when my doc found out she made it a point to call and tell me sex was a big no no. It can cause placental abruption and preterm labor and bleeding. If i were you I would definitly call your doctor and ask if you do have it and about sex. Also I am being given an ultrasound monthly to see if my placenta moves and if it doesnt I will have to have a csection. It is impossible and very dangerous to give birth vaginally or even to go into labor on your own with a previa. If you start to dialate your placenta would rupture which is bad. I think you should talk to your doctor and possibly get a second opiinion. Good luck.

That is really weird because I have placenta previa and when my doc found out she made it a point to call and tell me sex was a big no no. It can cause placental abruption and preterm labor and bleeding. If i were you I would definitly call your doctor and ask if you do have it and about sex. Also I am being given an ultrasound monthly to see if my placenta moves and if it doesnt I will have to have a csection. It is impossible and very dangerous to give birth vaginally or even to go into labor on your own with a previa. If you start to dialate your placenta would rupture which is bad. I think you should talk to your doctor and possibly get a second opiinion. Good luck.

Are you sure he didn't say "anterior placenta" or maybe meant that? Most OBs would at least want to give you a little more info or say yea/nay on pelvic rest. Anterior placenta is when the placenta is in the front of your uterus - where they normally have the u/s wand pressed up to your belly - and would make more sense in the whole "not getting a great u/s pic" thing. I'd call the office and ask to be sure. :)

Are you sure he didn't say "anterior placenta" or maybe meant that? Most OBs would at least want to give you a little more info or say yea/nay on pelvic rest. Anterior placenta is when the placenta is in the front of your uterus - where they normally have the u/s wand pressed up to your belly - and would make more sense in the whole "not getting a great u/s pic" thing. I'd call the office and ask to be sure. :)

I have complete previa and am on pelvic rest with a weight limit of 10lbs. I also go monthly to check on the status and as of now will be having a c-section unless things change. I haven't had any bleeding and mine was discovered during an US. I would def call the doctor for clarification.

I have complete previa and am on pelvic rest with a weight limit of 10lbs. I also go monthly to check on the status and as of now will be having a c-section unless things change. I haven't had any bleeding and mine was discovered during an US. I would def call the doctor for clarification.

I have placenta previa and they aren't too worried as they think it will move at some point, it's not complete previa. I saw my doc about a week after the Ultrasound and she said no sex for me :( I would call and ask.

I have placenta previa and they aren't too worried as they think it will move at some point, it's not complete previa. I saw my doc about a week after the Ultrasound and she said no sex for me :( I would call and ask.

At my ultrasound they said my placenta is a little too close to my cervix, although they never actually said placenta previa. When I saw my dr he said that the measurement of mine is not enough that he expects it to cause any problems. Except if it doesn't move I will have to have a c section. But, he said I could continue with my normal activities and we will do another ultrasound around 26 weeks. I think it depends on exactly where your placenta is. It sounds like yours is probably like mine to where its just barely covering. I would try not to stress about it, I'm sure if there were any concerns your doctor would have told you.

At my ultrasound they said my placenta is a little too close to my cervix, although they never actually said placenta previa. When I saw my dr he said that the measurement of mine is not enough that he expects it to cause any problems. Except if it doesn't move I will have to have a c section. But, he said I could continue with my normal activities and we will do another ultrasound around 26 weeks. I think it depends on exactly where your placenta is. It sounds like yours is probably like mine to where its just barely covering. I would try not to stress about it, I'm sure if there were any concerns your doctor would have told you.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. My dr said I have a low lying placenta, but never called it Placenta Previa. She said most likely the placenta will move up as baby gets bigger. And a 30 week ultrasound will show is for sure. So, try to relax about it. Sometime google can cause more stress than needed. We will just pray our placentas get moving!!

I wouldn't worry about it too much. My dr said I have a low lying placenta, but never called it Placenta Previa. She said most likely the placenta will move up as baby gets bigger. And a 30 week ultrasound will show is for sure. So, try to relax about it. Sometime google can cause more stress than needed. We will just pray our placentas get moving!!

I have placenta previa myself and my guess if the doc didnt seem to concerned about it, then you shouldn't worry too much. Unless you start getting pain during or after sex. If you start having general pain all the time, talk to him about it. I had my OB appt yesterday and he put me on "reduced activities rest" after I complained about having pain most of the time but it gets bad when I walk or am doing anything physical. I can still do whatever, but if pain starts then I need to stop.

Just watch for pain, any discoloration in urine, fluid, blood etc...and call him right away if anything changes.

I have placenta previa myself and my guess if the doc didnt seem to concerned about it, then you shouldn't worry too much. Unless you start getting pain during or after sex. If you start having general pain all the time, talk to him about it. I had my OB appt yesterday and he put me on "reduced activities rest" after I complained about having pain most of the time but it gets bad when I walk or am doing anything physical. I can still do whatever, but if pain starts then I need to stop.

Just watch for pain, any discoloration in urine, fluid, blood etc...and call him right away if anything changes.

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